Basic Information Common Name: Flame Vine Scientific Name: Pyrostegia venusta Native Habitat: Tropical South America History / Discovery / Cultivator Pyrostegia venusta, commonly known as Flame Vine, is a vibrant and showy climber native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Its fiery orange blooms have
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Pyrostegia
Basic Information Common Name: Pyrostegia Scientific Name: Pyrostegia Native Habitat: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Pyrostegia, commonly known as Flame Vine, is a captivating member of the Bignoniaceae family. The name itself, derived from the Greek words “pyro” (fire) and “st
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Pink Trumpet Vine
Basic Information Common Name: Pink Trumpet Vine Scientific Name: Podranea ricasoliana Native Habitat: South Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Podranea ricasoliana, commonly known as the Pink Trumpet Vine, Port St. Johns Creeper, or Zimbabwe Creeper, originates from South Africa, primarily the eastern regions. Its presence is particularly not
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Podranea
Basic Information Common Name: Podranea Scientific Name: Podranea Native Habitat: South Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Podranea, a genus of flowering vines, hails from South Africa, where it thrives in warm, subtropical climates. The name “Podranea” is derived from the Latin word “podex,” referring to the somewhat p
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Pleonotoma variabilis
Basic Information Common Name: Pleonotoma variabilis Scientific Name: Pleonotoma variabilis Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of South America (specifically Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela) History / Discovery / Cultivator Pleonotoma variabilis, a captivating species within the Bignoniaceae family, remains somewhat obscure in horticultural circl
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Pleonotoma
Basic Information Common Name: Pleonotoma Scientific Name: Pleonotoma Native Habitat: South America, specifically Brazil. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Pleonotoma belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, a group of flowering plants renowned for their vibrant and often showy blooms. While specific details on the exact moment of Pleonotoma
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Perianthomega vellozoi
Basic Information Common Name: Perianthomega vellozoi Scientific Name: Perianthomega vellozoi Native Habitat: Brazil (Atlantic Forest) History / Discovery / Cultivator Perianthomega vellozoi is a captivating species native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, a biodiversity hotspot facing significant environmental pressures. Its discovery and formal c
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Pauldopia
Basic Information Common Name: Pauldopia Scientific Name: Pauldopia Native Habitat: Primarily found in botanical collections and cultivated environments. Origins are speculative, with some suggestions of hybrid ancestry. History / Discovery / Cultivator The plant known as Pauldopia is a bit of an enigma in the botanical world. Unlike many well-docu
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Food Candle Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Food Candle Tree Scientific Name: Parmentiera edulis Native Habitat: Southern Mexico, Central America History / Discovery / Cultivator Parmentiera edulis, commonly known as the Food Candle Tree, is a captivating tropical tree with a rich history intertwined with indigenous cultures and traditional uses. The genus Parm
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Candle Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Candle Tree Scientific Name: Parmentiera cereifera Native Habitat: Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama History / Discovery / Cultivator The Candle Tree, Parmentiera cereifera, is a fascinating and somewhat unusual member of the Bignoniaceae family. Its common name, “Candle Tree,” derives from the l